Thesaurus: inconclusive

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1. a. Not conclusive; leading to no conclusion; not closing or settling a point in debate, or a doubtful question; as, evidence is inconclusive when it does not exhibit the truth of a disputed case in such a manner as to satisfy the mind, and put an end to debate or doubt.
2. adj. not conclusive; not putting an end to doubt or question
3. Not conclusive; leading to no conclusion; not closing or settling a point in debate, or a doubtful question; as, evidence is inconclusive when it does not exhibit the truth of a disputed case in such a manner as to satisfy the mind, and put an end to debate or doubt. Arguments . . . inconclusive and impertinent. South. -- In`con*clu"sive*ly, adv. -- In`con*clu"sive*ness, n.
4. Not conclusive; leading to no conclusion; not closing orsettling a point in debate, or a doubtful question; as, evidence isinconclusive when it does not exhibit the truth of a disputed case insuch a manner as to satisfy the mind, and put an end to debate ordoubt.Arguments . . . inconclusive and impertinent. South.-- In`con*clu"sive*ly, adv.-- In`con*clu"sive*ness, n.
5. j:100 a. not conclusive; not putting an end to doubt or question